PRADEEP KUMAR vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Pradeep Kumar under Section 498-A and Section 304-B IPC for the dowry death of his wife, Manju. The Court found that the dying declaration made by the deceased, which included allegations of harassment for dowry and the manner of her death, was credible and supported by the testimonies of key witnesses. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower courts' findings that the accused was responsible for the torture and subsequent death of his wife.